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There are 8 ways to get from Howard to Ballina by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Howard to Roma Streettrain train Tilt Train
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    7h 58m
    $105–1,136

  2. Train, bus via Casino

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Howard to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Casino Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar Stbus bus 165 / ...
    9h 51m
    $69–1,219

  3. Bus via Maryborough

    1. Take the bus from Maryborough to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    10h 10m
    $110–156

  4. Drive 462 km

    1. Drive from Howard to Ballinacar car 462 km
    5h 5m
    $82–119

  5. Taxi, fly to Brisbane Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Howard to Hervey Bay (HVB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane HVB - BNE
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane International to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    5h 43m
    $337–666

  6. Train, bus via Byron Bay Interchange, Stand A

    1. Take the train from Howard to Roma Streettrain train Tilt Train
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    9h 57m
    $104–1,137

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Howard to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Ballinabus bus Pm11
    14h 15m
    $95–139

  8. Taxi, fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Howard to Hervey Bay (HVB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane HVB - BNK
    7h 13m
    $539–930

Howard to Ballina by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 477.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Howard, QLD, Australia and Ballina, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Howard, Steley Street near William Street hail 'n' ride to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange via Kent St opp City Hall, Maryborough, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 10h 10m.

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